Dr. John Mcpherson

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Biography

John Douglas McPherson, Ph.D., is a Professor at UC Davis specializing in the study of the mechanisms underlying structural rearrangements in tumors. His research group is dedicated to applying advanced genomic technologies to enhance personalized diagnosis and the development of targeted therapeutics. This work focuses on maximizing the data yield from small biopsies and utilizing circulating cell-free DNA to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy in cancer treatment. He is affiliated with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and participates in the Graduate Group for Integrative Genetics and Genomics. His publications include influential articles in notable journals, highlighting significant findings in cancer genetics and treatment optimization.

Research Interests

Tumor Structural Rearrangements Genomic Technologies Personalized Diagnosis Targeted Therapeutics Circulating Cell-Free DNA Chemotherapy Side Effects

Awards

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Biotechnology Training Grant Fellowship

1991-01-01
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Queen's Graduate Award

1985-01-01
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R.S. McLaughlin Fellowship

1988-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.